I have returned to Liberia after a three week trip to Northern Ireland to meet, get to know, and bring back a German Shepherd named Reilly as a guard dog for our compound. Reilly has been settling in well: he seems to have adjusted to the heat, and his favourite occupation when outside is chasing lizards. All the workers and guards are terrified by him!

The weeks have been busier than ever since I returned! The wife of one of our pastors died suddenly at the end of January so we travelled to Rivercess (4hours drive away) for the funeral. We enjoyed a visit by two of our North American Mission Board members to hold a workshop for pastors here from February 13-19. At the minute we are very concerned for a Sunday School child, a boy of 13 who seems to be entering the end stages of a chronic illness. We are trying to take steps so that I can oversee his care on a daily basis. In the midst of these situations, I am endeavouring to keep up the regular schedule of children’s meetings, reading, and music, and to encourage the kids to come back (the attendance always drops when I’ve been away for a while).

JOANNE GREER - FEBRUARY 2014

NOREEN MCAFEE HOME ON FURLOUGH

Noreen has returned to Ulster for a short break and will then commence deputation meetings around the local churches.

NOREEN MCAFEE - FEBRUARY 2014

SPAIN - CHURCH EXTENSION OPENING SERVICE

Saturday 15th February 2014 marked the opening of the new extension building in Alcorcon, Spain. It was a very historic moment for the congregation as the Lord provided these new premises. The study of Rev. Hanna has been relocated to this new building, there are new Sunday School facilities, and a large meeting room with kitchen. Generous gifts were received helping to finance the new building, including a special gift from our Ballymena Church, and a substantial contribution from the SAM Fund. The local congregation have also contributed sacrificially.

Rev. John Hanna led the proceedings, his Associate Minister, Rev. Angel Alvarez, opened in prayer. Greetings were brought from Mr. Carlos Corrales, elder in Alcorcon, Rev. Lyle Boyd speaking on behalf of Association of Reformed Ministers and the Communion of Reformed Churches, Rev. Patterson brought greetings from our Ulster Presbytery and the Kilkeel Church, and Rev. David Park spoke on behalf of the Mission Board, Missionary Council and Ballymoney congregation (Rev. Hanna's home church). Dr. McIlveen preached a challenging word from Isaiah 7:4. The service was well attended and the time of fellowship owned of God. Please pray for the church in Alcorcon and for the work in Spain